The Nightly Sketch: Fashion Editions
Some more old photos from my Nightly Sketch series. This edition based on vintage fashion photos I found on the Internets. 2016. Tombow Dual brush markers and Sakura Micron pens.
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The Nightly Sketch: Philadelphia Editions
Another post of old drawings (from 2016, in Philly), based on photos I’d taken around the city.
Paris Picks: Museums (Partie I)
Bonjour! Today, I’m starting the “Paris Picks” series where I focus on one theme and write about my favorites. I’m starting it off by sharing my two cents about Paris museums (musées, en français). Though I haven’t stepped foot in the City of Lights for about three…
Painting Postcards
In another bout of summer creativity, I’ve taken to painting/penciling postcard versions of some of my favorite photo shots. So far, I’ve made cards featuring the sunset in Pinole and the lighthouse at Point Reyes. I used to dislike the watercolor aesthetic for some…
Nightly Sketch: Open Mic Edition
I’ve been going to my local cafés open mic’s recently. I love to sing, and it’s been a great, supportive community of folks from a wide range of backgrounds. Last night, I sang Adele’s Turning Tables. I was extra nervous for some reason, and it…
The Nightly Sketch: Cafe Zoetrope
A more recent addition to the Nightly Sketch series. I love the Sentinel Building (early 20th century) – it’s close to the North Beach neighborhood in San Francisco. While drawing this, I realized I don’t love drawing architecture because of the very many small repetitions.…
The Nightly Sketch: Doisneau Edition
More drawings from last summer’s Nightly Sketch series. These are based on Doisneau’s wonderful photographs! While they look not much like the original photos, I quite liked the effect! Happy drawing + Happy Monday!
The Nightly Sketch: France Editions
Last summer, I embarked on my usual spurred-by-the-summer-season spurt of artistic creativity – The Nightly Sketch. As (again) usual, I stopped after a while. Recently, I tried to reinstate it. Didn’t last that long either. However, in an attempt to revive these little efforts from…